Hudson Grace — Local services in New York

For your homegoods or gifting needs (house warming, birthdays, etc), GO to Hudson and Grace on Bleeker Street and ask for John's help. It was a quiet Monday morning when I was wandering around town and I stopped in this quaint homegoods store. They have an AMAZING curation of homegoods and really cater to both the customer who wants a monochromatic or funky, colorful home. I probably chatted with their associate John for over an hour. I felt like I was in a master class! He educated me on the oldest candle company in the world (they sell them) and told me how to burn candles properly. He also guided me through the editorial home books and showed me some incredible inspiration pics. Personally, I have been dragging my feet on home decor (I still have paint chips and wallpaper swatches on my wall) and talking with John really really inspired me to get the ball rolling. I appreciated John because you could tell he loves to connect with people and share his wealth of knowledge. He would definitely be my go to when I need some decor advice. Plus the products in the store are marvelous. I saw so many great options for housewarming and birthday presents. I didn't buy anything that day, but I will definitely be...

Thank you Sylvester & Kaitlin for being impeccable hosts and curating a stellar experience for my sister and myself.

She brought home some exquisite glassware.

I added another place setting for my table, making cooking & eating in an occasion to celebrate.

They also have a terrific selection of books, two of which went into the bag and home.

This is our second visit— each time being more memorable than the last. And, perhaps most important of all we felt loved, appreciated and our purchases...

If you are not a white American blonde, you won't be greeted by the staff of the store when you walk in. The blonde will be greeted. I walked in all excited to shop as this is one of my kind of store but the motivation quickly disappeared due to the above mentioned experience. Sadly in a city like NYC where all cultures are welcome, stores like...